







All start and end dates in the table below are approximate. Given the nature of locally grown produce, items may be early, late, or have gaps. Not every product may be listed.
Product | Approximate Start | Approximate End | Origin |
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Honey | All season | November | Local |
Honey, Creamed | All season | November | Local |
Honeycomb | All season | November | Local |
Amish Jarred Products | All season | November | Local |
Herbally Yours Herb Rub | All season | November | Local |
Herbally Yours Vinegars | All season | November | Local |
Potting Soil | April | July | |
Spring Bedding Flowers | April | July | Local |
Spring Bedding Vegetable Plants | April | July | Local |
Spring Bedding Fruit Plants | April | July | Local |
Strawberries | June | June | Michigan |
Asparagus | June | June | Michigan |
Rhubarb | June | June | Michigan |
Peonies | Early June | Early June | Homegrown |
Cherries, Sweet | Late June | Late June | Michigan |
Bouquets | July | November | Homegrown |
Onion, White | July | November | Homegrown |
Apricots | July | September | Michigan |
Cherries, Sour | July | Late June | Michigan |
Nectarines | July | October | Michigan |
Dill Bunch | July | October | Homegrown |
Onion, Red | July | November | Homegrown |
Onion, Sweet Yellow | July | November | Homegrown |
Blueberries | Early July | October | Michigan |
Peaches | Early July | October | Michigan |
Raspberries | Early July | October | Michigan |
Herbs, Basil | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Herbs, Dill | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Herbs, Oregano | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Herbs, Thyme | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Organic Tomato | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Beets | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Cucumber | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Banana | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Banana | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Cayenne | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Jalapeno | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Melrose | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Poblano | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Shishito Organic | Early July | November | Homegrown |
Pickling Cucumber | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Sweet Corn | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Zucchini | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Zucchini, Golden | Early July | October | Homegrown |
Beans, Green | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Bell Pepper, Green | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Peppers, Bell Green | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Potato, Red | Mid July | November | Homegrown |
Potato, Yukon Gold | Mid July | November | Homegrown |
Beans, Romano | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Eggplant | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Finger Eggplant | Mid July | October | Homegrown |
Garlic | Mid July | November | Homegrown |
Peppers, Snack Organic | Late July | October | Homegrown |
Tomato, Cherry/Grape | Late July | October | Homegrown |
Blackberries | August | September | Michigan |
Plums | August | October | Michigan |
Tomato, Canning | August | November | Homegrown |
Tomato, Green | August | November | Homegrown |
Tomato, Heirloom | August | November | Homegrown |
Tomato, Yellow | August | November | Homegrown |
Melon, Honeydew | Early August | Mid October | Homegrown |
Tomatoes, Field | Early August | November | Homegrown |
Melon, Canary Honeydew | Early August | October | Homegrown |
Melon, Cantaloupe | Early August | Mid October | Homegrown |
Watermelon, Seedless | Mid August | October | Homegrown |
Watermelon, Sugar Doll | Mid August | October | Homegrown |
Watermelon, Yellow | Mid August | October | Homegrown |
Peppers, Bell Red | Mid August | October | Homegrown |
Apples, Zestar | Late August | October | Michigan |
Pears | Late August | October | Michigan |
Broccoli | September | November | Homegrown |
Cabbage, Green | September | November | Homegrown |
Cabbage, Red | September | November | Homegrown |
Apples, Honeycrisp | Early September | October | Michigan |
Apples, Other | Early September | October | Michigan |
Mums | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Acorn | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Buttercup | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Butternut | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Delicata | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Spaghetti | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Squash, Sweet Dumpling | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Grape, Concord | Mid September | October | Homegrown |
Cauliflower | Mid September | November | Homegrown |
Corn, Ornamental | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Corn, Squirrel | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Cornstalks | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Fall Decorative Gourds | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Hay Bales | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Hay Bales, Mini | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Pumpkins, Jack-o-Lantern | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Pumpkins, Mini | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Pumpkins, White | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Corn, Popcorn | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Leeks | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Pumpkins, Pie | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Rutabaga | Late September | November | Homegrown |
Spring
After a long winter preparing for the next year’s season, Spring at The Farm begins by offering variety of bedding plants and and vegetable starts for you to enjoy in your own home gardens. We have decorative hanging baskets, large planters of mixed flowers, a variety of annuals and perennials and more that we source from nurseries that we have had long partnerships with in the Chicagoland area. We also offer organic and sustainable herb and veggie plants that we grow ourselves. Allowing you to have a taste of the farm from your very own garden!


Summer
As the weeks get hotter and our fields continue to grow, we start harvesting a variety of produce starting in early July. The first harvest of Sweet Corn varies, but usually begins early-Mid July. Tomatoes, another summer favorite, usually start producing steadily in the fields by August 1st. As the desire for tomatoes has increased, we have invested in High Tunnel structures that have allowed us to extend our season. We now can have tomatoes as early as Late June and through July, but only a limited amount. Much more vegetables and fruits arrive as the summer progresses, including onions, peppers, zucchini, pickling cucumbers, garlic, peaches, blueberries, plums, and much more!
Autumn
As Summer wanes, the farm continues harvesting many of our summer crops like corn and tomatoes. Yet we also start preparing for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Our many varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes are perfect for your fall decor displays! As well as a smaller selection for eating. We also have other fall decor items for sale, like cornstalks or hay, perfect for your own festivities.


Winter
Unfortunately, we are closed for the winter. Unlike other major grocery stores, we grow all of our own produce, with a selection of other products sourced from local partners. That means you get the freshest food without it being stored for long, but also means that the farm is only open for a short time every year. So, if you want a chance to take a bite out of our fresh veggies, or pick up a pumpkin, get here and pick it up before it is too late!